With the meteoric growth of the computer industry, Silicon Valley has become one of the world's busiest hubs, and the capital of this high-tech mecca is San Jose. The Fairmont San Jose combines technological innovation with timeless elegance.

Meeting and conference rooms are equipped to handle functions from exquisite receptions to multimedia presentations. A short drive will take you to 30 wineries and the famous Monterey Peninsula golf courses. In the heart of northern California's largest city, The Fairmont San Jose blends historic grandeur with all the high-tech excitement of Silicon Valley.

Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

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Directions to Hotel

From the North on Highway 101 (San Francisco):

Take HWY 101 south. Exit De La Cruz. Continue down De La Cruz until it becomes Colemane Avenue. Coleman Avenue will turn into Market Street. Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the North on Highway 280 (San Francisco):

Take Vine Street/Almaden Boulevard exit. Turn left at the first signal (Almaden Boulevard). Take a right at the fourth signal (San Carlos Street). Take a left at the second signal (Market Street). The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the North on Highway 880 (Oakland/Fremont/Hayward):

Take the Downtown/First Street exit. Make a left at the bottom of the off ramp. Make a right on Julian Street. Make a left on Market Street. The Hotel is located between San Fernando St. and San Carlos St. Once you cross San Fernando St., you will need to circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. The hotel is located at 170 South Market Street.

From the South on Highway 680 or Highway 280:

Take HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway). Continue down Guadalupe 1/4 mile to Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit. Make a right on Santa Clara Street. Take a right at the fifth signal (Market Street). Continue on Market Street. Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez. The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

From the South on Highway 101 (Los Angeles):

Take HWY 101 North to HWY 85 North. Exit HWY 87 North (Guadalupe Parkway). Continue down Guadalupe Parkway 1/4 mile to the Downtown/Santa Clara Street exit. Make a right on Santa Clara Street. Go five lights to Market Street and make a right. Continue on Market Street for two blocks and circle Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. The hotel is located on 170 South Market Street.

From Norman Y. Mineta International Airport (SJC):

When exiting the airport make a right onto Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South). Continue down Guadalupe Parkway (HWY 87 South) to the Park Avenue Exit. Make a left on Park Avenue and continue down 3 blocks. Make a right turn on S. Market Street. Make a U-Turn around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. The Hotel will be on the right side between San Carlos Street and San Fernando Street.

Additional Driving Directions:

Please see Google Maps for personalized driving directions.

Local Weather

September temperatures in San Jose range from an average high of 82°F to an average low of 57°F. For a current forecast, please check www.weather.com before traveling to SANS San Jose 2006.